Insight ReportUS Father’s Day Retail Preview 2020: Uncertain Outlook as Demand Will Be Tested in First Post-Lockdown Shopping Holiday Coresight Research June 10, 2020 Reasons to ReadWith Father’s Day just around the corner, we estimate total US consumer spending on the occasion this year, in the context of easing coronavirus lockdowns. Father’s Day, on June 21, will be the first major retail calendar event since nonessential retailers began to reopen stores. In this report, we present our somewhat optimistic outlook and propose actions that retailers could take to engage with consumers and leverage gifting opportunities. Click here to view Coresight Research’s ongoing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Earnings Insights 2Q25: Wrap-Up—Most Companies See Sales Improvement Despite Tariff ConcernsNextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer—AgendaWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 50: Watches of Switzerland Closes 10 StoresDeepSeek: The Chinese AI Startup That Has Overtaken ChatGPT on Apple’s App Store
Event CoverageOpen for Business with Alex Gourlay, Co-COO of Walgreens Boots Alliance: Adapting to Coronavirus-Led Consumer Shifts in the Food, Drug and Mass Sector Coresight Research June 10, 2020 Reasons to ReadPart of the Coresight Research & Blue Yonder Open for Business webinar series, we present the transcript from our conversation with Alex Gourlay, Co-COO of Walgreens Boots Alliance, on May 20, 2020. As business leaders are managing their companies through the coronavirus crisis, we are working to stay engaged with, and facilitate an open dialogue for, companies of all sizes. This webinar offered insights into retail challenges and technological innovations in the context of the coronavirus pandemic and beyond. The discussion covered the following key topics: Sustained movement toward digitalization Walgreens’ quick response to Covid-19 amid major shifts in consumer behavior Omnichannel experiences—including Walgreens’ experience with Red Nose Day The importance of personalized marketing Walgreens’ internal digital technology and communication Developing the mass specialist platform Walgreens’ partnerships through the last mile In addition, we reviewed responses from webinar attendees to a live poll around leveraging technology and narrowing assortments. A Q&A session also prompted conversation around delivery and fulfillment—with Gourlay sharing his advice to retailers emerging from the Covid-19 crisis. Click here to watch the video recording of this webinar. To register for future Coresight Conversations webinars, please click here. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 46: Store Openings Down 11% Year Over Year2026 Sector Outlook: US Drugstore Retailing—Strong Volume Growth Amid Margin PressureEarnings Insights 1Q25: Wrap-Up—Growth Outpaces Declines Across Most SectorsAI Underpins the Tech-Driven Shift in US Grocery, from Smarter Forecasting to Faster Checkout
Deep DiveNew Retail Models in the Global Apparel and Footwear Market Coresight Research June 10, 2020 Reasons to ReadThis is the second report of a series in which we explore new models of retailing across different sectors and channels. In this report, we focus on the innovative capabilities being developed by brands and retailers in the global apparel and footwear market. We cover the following key content: The use of augmented and virtual reality technologies to upgrade the shopping experience Extended options to better serve customers—including “try before you buy” and clothing customization The sharing economy of resale, subscription and rental fashion—with insights from a Coresight Research proprietary survey of US consumers The use of consumer data to inform operational decision-making and provide personalized services Collaborations that expand offerings and increase brand awareness How brands and retailers are leveraging social media influencers and livestreaming in their digital marketing strategies This report includes real-world examples of innovative strategies being employed in the apparel sector, with highlights from ASOS, Levi’s, Macy’s, NIKE, Superdry, Topshop, Uniqlo and Zara. Our other reports in this series explore new retail models in e-commerce and the global beauty market. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:2026 Sector Outlook: US Retail—Steady Retail Expansion in a More Stable Economic EnvironmentSector Focus: Beauty Retailing—Data GraphicCPG Giants Realign Through Over $100 Billion in M&A, Demergers and DivestmentsFinancial Confidence Ticks Up Again: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 20, 2025—Infographic
Store TrackerUS Store Closures 2020 Outlook: Covid-19 Update—Prolonged Impact Set To Drive Up Closures Coresight Research June 9, 2020 Reasons to ReadIn the context of the coronavirus pandemic, this report assesses the outlook for physical retail in the US over the remainder of 2020. We discuss the following key topics: Year-to-date store closures, compared to data from 2019 Temporary store closures as a result of the coronavirus The potential rise of bankruptcies across retail sectors Implications of the pandemic for shopping malls We also predict the total number of closures we expect to see in the US in the full-year 2020. Click here to read the original US Store Closures 2020 Outlook, published on March 24, 2020. Click here to read Coresight Research’s ongoing coverage of the coronavirus pandemic, and visit our Coronavirus Tracker for more information on temporary store closures and key developments. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Analyst Corner: Big Tech’s AI Application and Computing-Power Arms Race, with Charlie PoonMay 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 3% Growth Amid Low Sentiment and Front-Loaded PurchasesShoptalk Spring 2025: Day Two—Next-Generation Search and the Leading Edge of Storytelling, from Influencers to Lived ValuesWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 18: Skechers To Close Multiple Stores; Whole Foods Market To Open Smaller-Format Stores
Insight ReportInsights from China: Douyin vs. Kuaishou—Using Short-Video Platforms To Target Consumers Coresight Research June 9, 2020 Reasons to ReadDouyin and Kuaishou are two major short-video platforms in China, and both have been expanding to incorporate e-commerce functionality. We discuss how brands and retailers can leverage these platforms as part of their digital marketing strategies. In doing so, we explore the following topics: The user profiles of Douyin vs. Kuaishou—considering total active users, as well as city and age demographics The content distribution models of each platform E-commerce capabilities and recent developments, including in livestreaming and strategic partnerships Examples of successful marketing campaigns on Douyin and Kuaishou—including Dior and Midea, respectively Advertising options on each short-video platform that brands can use to gain impressions and drive engagement Implications for brands and retailers Click here to read the previous report in the Insights from China series, which explored how brands can create effective marketing campaigns using China’s largest micro-blogging platform, Weibo. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 6: Sales Decline for Kroger, Macy’s, Ross Stores and Other RetailersWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 33: River Island Confirms Store Closures; Claire’s UK Files for AdministrationSteadiness Continues: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 15, 2025—InfographicThe State of In-Store Retailing 2025: The Dawn of New-Age Stores, Powered by Technology
Three Things You Need To Know: Social Commerce Platforms—Diverse Opportunities for Brands and Retailers Coresight Research June 9, 2020 We present Three Things You Need To Know on Social Commerce Platforms—Diverse Opportunities for Brands and Retailers. Find the full report here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Holiday 2024: US Retail Wrap-Up—Apparel and Amazon Dominate SpendingGroceryshop 2025 Day Two: Unlocking Growth with AI, GLP-1 Shifts and Retail MediaResearch Preview: Agentic Commerce—Retail Moves to Product Visibility and Checkout on ChatGPTNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show—Top 10 Tech Themes, from Computer Vision and RFID to AI-Powered Associate Devices
Insight ReportJD.com Kicks Off This Year’s 6.18 Shopping Festival: A Boost for Online and Offline Retail Post Crisis Coresight Research June 9, 2020 Reasons to ReadJD.com launched its annual 6.18 Shopping Festival on May 25, 2020, marking the start of the event’s pre-sale period. In the wake of the Covid-19 crisis, we explore how the e-commerce platform has upgraded its services for this year’s festival through the following initiatives: Price and returns guarantees A move into real estate through a new partnership with Zhongjun Group Fast logistics and delivery options Brand alliances to offer extended benefits to shoppers and PLUS loyalty program members Driving the C2M (consumer-to-manufacturer) model The integration of e-commerce with physical retail to provide a boundaryless shipping experience. This report also includes a timeline of key events around JD.com’s 6.18 Shopping Festival, which was first launched in 2004. Click here to view Coresight Research’s ongoing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak in China. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Retail Crime and Shrink: Facial Recognition Tech Gains Ground; Shoplifting Climbs 13% in EnglandAnalyst Corner: US Grocery Retail—Decoding the $1.6 Trillion Market, with Sujeet Naik3Q24 US Retail Inventory Insights: Apparel, Off-Price and Warehouse Club Retailers Expand Inventories for the HolidaysUS Store Tracker Extra, November 2025: Burlington Stores Takes Total Opened Retail Space to 88 Million Square Feet
Question of the WeekWhat Are the Most Important Best Practices for Retailer-Supplier Collaboration? Coresight Research June 8, 2020 QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What Are the Most Important Best Practices for Retailer-Supplier Collaboration? The most important best practice for successful retailer-supplier collaboration is “ensuring greater availability of products in line with market demand,” as it was cited by 38% of respondents in our March 2020 proprietary survey of global grocery/drug retailers and CPG suppliers. Following closely behind is “building strategic partnerships to enable truly collaborative joint business planning,” which was identified by 35% of all respondents. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 13: Dollar Tree, Inc. To Sell Family DollarSeptember 2025 US Retail Sales: Delayed Government Data Show Strong Retail Growth in SeptemberHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Holiday Shopping Jumps As Shutdown Impact FadesDeeper on DeepSeek and Its Potential to Radically Level the AI Playing Field
Flash ReportCoronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Consumers Turn Against “Made in China” (Select Findings) Coresight Research June 8, 2020 Reasons to ReadThis report provides select findings from Coresight Research’s June 3 survey of US consumers on the coronavirus crisis. We asked respondents about the impact of the pandemic on their behaviors and expectations, with a focus on implications for retailers. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. Selected findings in this report include: Whether consumers think that US retailers should source fewer products from China because of the coronavirus pandemic. Whether consumers expect to avoid public places or change travel arrangements once the coronavirus lockdowns are eased and businesses reopen—we look at week-over-week changes. Whether respondents expect to retain behaviors from the coronavirus outbreak period—including changed shopping habits. Our full report is available to premium subscribers and includes further findings: Whether the coronavirus has had an effect on respondents’ willingness to buy products that are made in China. The types of places respondents expect to avoid after lockdowns end, and how long consumers expect to retain avoidance behaviors for. When respondents expect their spending levels to return to normal. How long consumers expect the impacts of the Covid-19 crisis to last in the US. Whether respondents are buying more or less of any retail categories as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak and, if so, which types of products. Whether US shoppers are making more purchases online during the coronavirus outbreak and, if so, which categories. Our latest research provides an update to our previous reports, which were based on surveys undertaken on May 27, May 20, May 13, May 6, April 29, April 22, April 15, April 8, April 1, March 25 and March 17–18. In addition to this survey, Coresight Research is publishing ongoing coverage on the coronavirus outbreak, which can be accessed here. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:China’s 6.18 Shopping Festival 2025: Promotion Rules Simplified, Extended Festival Duration and Governmental StrategiesWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 19: Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy—AgainShoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Recap—12 Innovators, Two WinnersShoptalk Fall 2025 Day One: Building Resilience Through Agility, AI and Authentic Connections to Thrive in Volatile Times
Deep DiveCoronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Consumers Turn Against “Made in China” (Full Report) Coresight Research June 8, 2020 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s June 3 survey provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis, with a focus on the implications for US retail. We gauged US consumer sentiment to sourcing in China, including: Whether consumers think that US retailers should source fewer products from China because of the coronavirus pandemic. Whether the coronavirus has had an effect on respondents’ willingness to buy products that are made in China. We discuss a number of survey findings on expected behavior after lockdowns end, including: Whether respondents expect to avoid public areas or travel once lockdowns end—and which types of places or travel they will avoid. How long consumers expect to avoid public places or travel for. When respondents expect their purchasing levels to return to normal. How long consumers expect the impacts of the Covid-19 crisis to last in the US. Whether respondents expect to retain behaviors from the coronavirus outbreak period—and if so, which behaviors and for how long. We also provide trended data for a number of our regular weekly questions on spending and shopping: Whether respondents are buying more or less of any retail categories as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak and, if so, which types of products; we provide trended data for a number of categories such as apparel, beauty and furniture/home products. Whether US shoppers are making more purchases online during the coronavirus outbreak and, if so, which categories. The findings provide an update to our previous reports, which were based on surveys undertaken on May 27, May 20, May 13, May 6, April 29, April 22, April 15, April 8, April 1, March 25 and March 17–18. We provide week-over-week comparisons for most metrics. If you do not have a premium subscription, you can access select findings in a complimentary abridged report. In addition to this survey, click here to view additional coverage of the coronavirus outbreak. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 19: China and US Consumer Sentiment in FocusAnalyst Corner: US Consumer Sentiment Varies by Age and Income—Uncovering Demographic Trends, with Aditya KaushikUS CPG Sales Tracker: Growth Momentum Eases Amid Greater Consumer CautionConsumer Sentiment—The Big Surprise in a Week of Shocks; Plus, Apparel Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportEarnings Insights 1Q20, Week 3: Reopened Apparel Stores See Sales Productivity of Over 70% Versus Last Year Coresight Research June 8, 2020 Reasons to ReadOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, as they report first-quarter 2020 earnings. We condense what retail companies are reporting regarding the following key content, with a focus on the impact of the coronavirus crisis: Management commentary on demand trends in the first quarter and subsequent weeks (where reported)—including comparable sales growth, details on consumer demand by category or channel and qualitative insights Sales retention rates through e-commerce as nonfood retailers have been forced to temporarily close nonessential stores Details on early performance of reopened stores, where these have been provided The outlook for demand, as reflected in revenue guidance or more qualitative commentary on the shape or strength of demand—helping to build a picture of what US retail expects the recovery in consumer demand to look like This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended June 7, including American Eagle Outfitters, Gap Inc. and RH. Read the Earnings Insights 1Q20, Week 2 report here. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:August 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: July Strength and Improved Outlook Score Raise Retail Projection Above 4%US Consumers’ Perceptions of Tariffs: Data GraphicLeveraging Digital Services, AI and Quick Commerce for Competitive Advantage: Global Learnings for US Retail and E-CommerceHigher-Income Consumers’ Economic Sentiment Dives: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 45, 2025—Data Graphic
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: June 7, 2020—Retailers Are Clearing Out Old Merchandise To Make Way for the New Coresight Research June 7, 2020 Reasons to ReadIn each report in the Weinswig’s Weekly series, Coresight Research CEO and Founder Deborah Weinswig reflects on a topical theme in retail. This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at how US retailers are dealing with excess inventory as they reopen stores post Covid-19 lockdowns. Each report also includes recent retail and technology headlines from Asia, Europe and the US. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 25: Debenhams To Open Stores; Poundland To Close 68 StoresEconomic Sentiment Climbs; Walmart Overtakes Lowe’s in Home-Improvement Sector: US Consumer Survey InsightsEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 1: Levi Strauss, P&G, Walgreens and Others Post Sales Growth, While Burberry and Kimberly-Clark Report DeclinesWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 40: Toys“R”Us Continues To Expand
Company Earnings UpdateCostco Monthly Sales, May 2020: Comp Growth Accelerates as E-Commerce Sales Double Coresight Research June 5, 2020 Reasons to ReadWe review comparable sales metrics reported by Costco for the month of May 2020, including the following: Year-over-year same-store sales growth—global and US comps Global online comparable sales Performance by segments We also consider the factors that impacted comparable sales in May, including the coronavirus pandemic and gasoline price deflation. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:US CPG Sales Tracker: E-Commerce Sustains Double-Digit Growth Rate; In-Store Sales Expansion SlowsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 47: IKEA Continues Its Opening Spree; Target To Invest in StoresHigh-Income Consumers Drive Uptick in Financial Optimism; Inflation Awareness Down Versus Early 2025: US Consumer Survey InsightsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 27: US Retail Faces Headwinds
Three Things You Need To Know: Coronavirus Insights—US Survey Update—Hints of Renewed Consumer Optimism as Lockdowns Ease Coresight Research June 5, 2020 We present Three Things You Need To Know on Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Hints of Renewed Consumer Optimism as Lockdowns Ease. Find the full report here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 30: Claire’s Reportedly Plans to File for BankruptcyEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 4: Alibaba, Walmart and Others Report Sales Growth While Under Armour Reports Sales Decline—InfographicHigh Hopes—Heightened Economic Optimism Entering the New Year: US Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner: US Seasonal Shopping in the Holiday Quarter, with Aditya Kaushik
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 23: Tuesday Morning Files for Bankruptcy Coresight Research June 5, 2020 Reasons to ReadOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. We cover: A week-by-week comparison of store openings and closures in the US and UK year to date in 2020 What is happening in retail in the US and UK this week Year-to-date 2020 major US and UK store openings and closures 2020 major US retail bankruptcies New non-store-closure news This week, there are highlights from Burlington Stores, Dollar Tree and Tuesday Morning in the US, and ALDO and Monsoon Accessorize in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week. Click here to view our full collection of Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Trackers. Complementing our weekly Tracker report, the new Coresight Research Retail Store Databank offers our premium subscribers access to openings and closures data from 2012 to 2020 year to date, filterable by sector and year. Click here to view. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Holiday 2025 Survey Insights: Government Shutdown Impacts One-Third of Holiday ShoppersUS CPG Sales Tracker: Beauty Sales Accelerate, While Online Grocery Sees Sharp SlowdownEconomic Sentiment Remains Under Pressure; Plus, Apparel Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsHigh-Income Consumers Drive Uptick in Financial Optimism: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 22, 2025—Infographic
